SDRLEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Seadrill Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $55 — +17.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Seadrill Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (84): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Quality (12): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SDRL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $80 |
| 29 June 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | $80 |
| 29 June 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Jan 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | BWS Financial | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SDRL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Seadrill Ltd. returned +61.0% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 1% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 71% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Seadrill Ltd. has a market value of $2.9B and an enterprise value of $3.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B. The latest quarter grew 19.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.0M, a 0.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.03.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$132.0M.
Trailing P/E: 1538.3×; forward P/E: 13.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 8.23%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Seadrill Ltd. employs 3,000 people — $511K of revenue per employee.
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Seadrill announced contract awards and extensions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Angola, and the U.S. Gulf.
Why it matters — The announcements concern Seadrill’s contract activity across several operating regions.
Seadrill said it will report third-quarter 2026 results on November 3 after the NYSE closes and hold a conference call on November 4 at 08:00 CT / 15:00 CET. The company said the call will be webcast live and provided dial-in details for participants.
Why it matters — SDRL watchers can note when the company will release results and discuss them with investors.
A Zacks Investment Research piece compares Seadrill Limited (SDRL) and SunCoke Energy (SXC) with their sector so far this year, examining how the stocks have performed relative to the broader oils-energy group.
Why it matters — A Seadrill watcher would care because the article assesses the company's year-to-date performance against its sector peers, providing a benchmark for its relative standing in the oils-energy space.
Zacks Investment Research reports that recent movements in the options market for Seadrill Limited (SDRL) suggest investors should pay close attention to the stock, as options activity may indicate a potential spike.
Why it matters — Options market movements can signal where traders expect the stock to move, so SDRL watchers would monitor this activity as a potential indicator of upcoming volatility.
On September 25th, 2026, Seadrill Ltd. (SDRL) was included on Zacks Investment Research's Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list, alongside BFH and RS. The recognition highlights SDRL's strong momentum as identified by Zacks' ranking system.
Why it matters — A Strong Buy momentum ranking from Zacks signals strong near-term investment interest and may draw broader attention to SDRL among momentum-focused investors.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Seadrill Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $55, with estimates ranging from $26 to $80. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering Seadrill Ltd., 7 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Seadrill Ltd. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, Seadrill Ltd. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +17.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Seadrill Ltd. 47 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Seadrill Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SDRL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $80 over the next 12 months.
Seadrill Ltd. returned +61.0% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Seadrill Limited is an offshore drilling contractor that provides worldwide drilling services to oil and gas companies. Seadrill Limited owns and operates drillships and semi-submersible rigs for work in shallow to ultra-deepwater environments, including both benign and harsh conditions.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 12 Oct 2026): "Seadrill Announces Contract Awards and Extensions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Angola, and the U.S. Gulf". Seadrill announced contract awards and extensions in Indonesia, Malaysia, Angola, and the U.S. Gulf.
Seadrill Limited is an offshore drilling contractor that provides worldwide drilling services to oil and gas companies. Seadrill Limited owns and operates drillships and semi-submersible rigs for work in shallow to ultra-deepwater environments, including both benign and harsh conditions. Its current fleet supports exploration, development, and production drilling for major energy operators, state-owned national oil companies, and independent producers. The company also offers jack-up rig services and related management services, giving it exposure to multiple parts of the offshore drilling market. Seadrill Limited focuses on high-specification offshore assets used in deepwater and ultra-deepwater operations, where specialized equipment and experienced crews are required. The company is headquartered in Bermuda and serves customers across key offshore basins worldwide, making it a significant participant in global energy services.
CEO Mr. Samir Ali · 3,000 employees · United States · https://www.seadrill.com
